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Texas Longhorns quarterback Tyrone Swoopes (18) celebrates after he scored a 3-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter to make the score 13-0 during an NCAA football game between Oklahoma and Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Saturday October 10, 2015. Texas Longhorns beat Oklahoma Sooners 24-17. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News)

With Texas finishing up its school year, the Longhorns are primed to begin summer workouts in the next few weeks.

It's been a bumpy road for the program, which has finished 10-14 in its last two seasons. Some of those issues stem from promising recruiting classes failing to pan out.

Here is a review of Texas' 2013 recruiting class — the first in a four-part series.

Number of signees: 15

The Longhorns struggled on the recruiting trail in Mack Brown's final full cycle. After reeling in the nation's No. 2 class in 2012, Texas finished No. 17 in 2013.

Number of players still with the team: 2

The class of 2013 was a mixed bag for Texas, with some declaring early for the NFL Draft and others getting dismissed for breaking team rules. Now the Longhorns return defensive end Naashon Hughes and cornerback Antwaun Davis for the final year.

Number of players in the NFL: 3

A surprise early draft entree in 2015, tight end Geoff Swaim earned a seventh-round selection from the Dallas Cowboys. He's joined by Seattle Seahawks quarterback-turned-tight end Tyrone Swoopes and Cincinnati Bengals tackle Kent Perkins, both of whom signed as undrafted free agents this offseason.

Star of the class: Tyrone Swoopes (QB)

Despite an up-and-down career as a starter in 2014 and 2015, Swoopes runs away with this superlative for his overall impact. He emerged as a touchdown machine in his "18 Wheeler package," a specially designed short-yardage package, in his last two seasons — he finished with 24 career rushing touchdowns.

Surprise of the class: Geoff Swaim (TE)

While Swaim has made a name for himself in the NFL, he wasn't always considered a big-time talent. The former three-star ranked second-to-last among players in Texas' class, according to the 247Sports composite.

Disappointment of the class: Darius James (G)

James entered Texas as the nation's top guard and the class' only five-star recruit. Yet he never lived up to the hype, starting just two games in two years before transferring.

Member of the class poised to break out in 2017: Naashon Hughes (DE)

Considered one of the top athletes on the team, Hughes should see plenty of snaps in defensive coordinator Todd Orlando's defense this season.